The Arts
Known as the "Queen of Soul" and had hits such as "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman".
Who is Aretha Franklin?
He was the founder of Motown Record.
Who is Barry Gordy?
This memorable show about a successful dry cleaner and his wife “movin’ on up” to a luxury Manhattan apartment has the distinction of being the longest-running show with a predominately black cast in television history.
What is the Jeffersons?
The first African American Best Actor Oscar Winner?
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This artist sang Keep on Trunkin’ and was a member of the Temptations.
Who was Eddie Kendricks?
This series, set in and around a Philadelphia-based black church, was another success for Jeffersons star Sherman Helmsley (he played the shifty Deacon Frye) and was part of a heyday for African-American shows on NBC (which was airing The Cosby Show, A Different World and 227 at the time).
What is Amen?
The first African American Disney Princess?
This artist sang How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).
Who was Marvin Gaye?
NBC (1971-1977)- This uproarious show about an aging, irascible junk collector and his patient son proved to be the perfect vehicle of comedy genius of Red Foxx. Foxx became an unlikely star in his 50s, although his character’s trademark faux heart attacks became less funny after he succumbed to one himself in 1991.
What is Sanford and Son?
The decade the Oprah Winfrey Show started?
What is the 1980s?
This adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African American experience.
What is the Wiz?
J.J. Walker’s antics (“Dyn-o-mite”) in later years overshadowed this sitcom’s initial stronger seasons which did an effective job of humanizing the struggles of an inner-city family in the projects.
What is Good Times?
NASA announced her death recently. A mathematician who was portrayed by actress Taraji P Henson in the film Hidden Figures.
Who was Katherine Johnson?
This group sang Just to Be Close to You.
Who are the Commodores?
Building off of its Cosby Show lead-in, this light-hearted portrayal of life at fictional Hillman University was a big hit with white and black viewers. Some have credited it with increasing enrollment at HBCUs like the one portrayed on the show.
What is A Different World?